Energy to Waste Plants are an essential part of both waste management and energy supply network.

July 8, 2013 - PRLog -- “During the last 10 years the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) sector has grown steadily and now contributes to 23% of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management in Europe, while at the same time landfilling has decreased and recycling has increased. The trend shows that landifilling decreased by 19%, recycling grew by 12% and incineration by 7%.
Wast-to-Energy Plants thermally treat (incinerate with energy recovery) household and similar waste that remains after waste prevention, reuse and recycling by generating energy from it. They are an essential part of both waste management and energy supply network.” – Confederation of European Waste to Energy Plants (CEWEP)

In this context SMi’s 6th annual Energy from Waste conference will present itself as the perfect forum for learning about new advances in the field, presenting attendees with the latest information from technical and market updates in this fast increasing sector. This event will explore the market and provide the perfect platform for attendees to discuss current issues, technologies and innovations in Energy from Waste.

Alan Hartridge, Development Coordinator, Plymouth City Council has commented: “The planning application process can be a tortuous one –particularly for an Energy from waste plant that is to be sited in an urban area. Impacts need to be mitigated, community fears need to be addressed, and lessons should be learned.  I believe that conference delegates will pick up several useful points from hearing the Plymouth case.”

KEY REASONS TO ATTEND:
•Learn about and consider the issues expressed from the views of Energy from Waste operators
•Discuss methods and strategies for successful EfW projects
•Understand how to secure investments
•Analyse the current status of the EfW market and what the future holds
•Evaluate manufacturing and commercial transferring challenges
•Develop ideas to decrease risk, ensuring a sustainable future
•Network with key industry professionals from across the globe
•Hear presentations from leading industry experts including; SITA, Thames Water, British Airways, Shanks Waste Management, Green Gas UK, MVV Environmental and more

EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
•John Twitchen, Executive Director, Copper Consulting
•Bill Chubb, CEO, Green Gas UK
•Mahmoud Abu-Ebid, CHPQA Programme Director and Business Manager CHP, Heat and CCS, Ricardo-AEA
•Councillor Barry Hargrove, Project office, Southwark Council
•Doug Simpson, Environment Programme Officer – Waste Transport and Environment Team, Greater London Authority
•Shelley De Souza, Senior Manager, Structured Finance Department, SMBC
•Stuart Hayward-Higham, Development Director, SITA
•Nick Mills, Sludge & Energy Innovation Manager, Thames Water
•Ian Goodfellow, Independent Consultant & Former Managing Director, Shanks Waste Management
•Alan Hartridge, Development Coordinator, Planning Services, Plymouth City Council
•Peter Jones, Director, Ecolateral
•Paul Carey, Managing Director, MVV Environmental Ltd

For the full conference programme and further information please visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2013energy-waste37.asp

Alternatively contact:  Andrew Gibbons on +44 20 7827 6156 or email agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

For Sponsorship opportunities please contact: Anuja Raut on +44 (0) 20 7827 6128 or email araut@smi-online.co.uk

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